Is Your EDS Party Trick Causing Long-Term Damage? | Office Hours (EP 142)

In the podcast episode "Is Your EDS Party Trick Causing Long-Term Damage?", Dr. Vora discusses the potential long-term impacts of hypermobile behaviors often exhibited by individuals with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS). These behaviors, sometimes referred to as 'party tricks', include exaggerated joint movements that are characteristic of EDS but can be harmful over time. Dr. Vora emphasizes the need for awareness of the underlying mechanisms of joint hypermobility and suggests ways to manage these tendencies to prevent long-term joint damage. Nonpharmacological treatments, including specific exercises and physical therapy, are recommended to strengthen muscles around the joints and stabilize them. This approach can help mitigate pain and improve joint function for people with EDS.